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    A Few of My Favorite Things

    September 28, 2015
    Everlane Tee
    Photos by Ale Veyna
    Outfit Details:
    Forever 21 Boater Hat
    Everlane U-Neck T-Shirt (Similar)
    Madewell High-Rise Denim Shorts
    Thrifted Basket Bag (Similar)
    Lotta from Stockholm Peep Toe Clogs in Tan

    I know it’s Autumn, but I figured it would be okay to post another warm weather outfit since I could probably wear this if I were still living in Los Angeles. You could easily say that this outfit is another version of my summer uniform. It was so hot outside the last few days I was in Los Angeles that I couldn’t imagine wearing anything else but shorts and a t-shirt. What I like about this simple outfit combination is that it leaves room to highlight a few of my favorite accessories: the boater hat I’ve been wearing all summer, a cute vintage basket purse I purchased in Austin, and my trusty Lotta from Stockholm clogs.

    Another reason that this outfit was on repeat all summer long was that these shorts from Madewell are the most flattering and comfortable pair of denim shorts I’ve ever owned. They have a higher rise, so they accentuate my waist and I don’t have to worry about pulling them up all the time. I also love that the length isn’t too short and you can actually fold or unfold the hem depending on your preference.

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    Army Green

    March 20, 2015
    Photos by Ale Veyna

     

    Outfit Details:
    Forever 21 Fedora Hat (Similar here, here and here)
    H&M Army Green Shirt Dress
    H&M Trouser Shorts (similar here and here)
    H&M Sandals

    The heat has arrived to SoCal, which means that I’ve officially stored away my winter wardrobe. I’m trying to keep a capsule wardrobe for each season and storing away things I don’t use during certain times of year. Doing this reduces clutter in my closet and keeps my wardrobe feeling new and fresh. Since I haven’t worn certain pieces for a couple of months, the process of bringing out my spring/summer clothes made me feel like I came back from a huge shopping spree.
    I wore this outfit about two weeks ago on a day that was particularly warm. This army green top is actually a dress, which you’ve also seen me wear here. I love pieces that are versatile and can be worn in a variety of ways because when you’re on a budget, like me, they can help maximize your wardrobe.
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    What are your weekend plans? I’m still trying to fight off this feeling of fatigue, so mine will probably be filled with tons of sleep. I’m determined to not be at home all the time, however, so maybe I’ll do something that I haven’t done in a while, like going out dancing in Echo Park. I used to go out to shows and dancing all the time, but I’ve become so lazy that I never do things that involve me going out past 10 pm anymore. Maybe this will be the weekend that I finally break out of my routine.

    xoxo,
    Helen
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    Sweater Weather

    November 17, 2014

     

    Photos by Sarah Veyna
    Outfit Details:
    Forever 21 Felt Hat
    Madewell Shirt
    Ruche Sweater
    Madewell Skinny Skinny Crop Jeans in Tempest Wash
    Suede Booties from Piperlime
    I’m so happy that the weather is finally starting to cool down in California! I was getting a bit tired of my summer wardrobe and couldn’t wait to pull out my jeans and sweaters. I recently bought these jeans at Madewell when they were having one of their extra 40% off sales, so they were less than $50. I was hesitant to buy them at first because, believe it or not, $50 seems kind of a steep price for me since I’m working with a nonprofit salary. But, I had my last pair of jeans for 5 years before they fell apart, so I figured that buying a new pair of jeans was a good investment. These were the perfect replacement for my old jeans because they fit like a glove–the quality is great, they have just enough stretch, the rise of these jeans hits at just the right spot on my hips, and I like that they’re cropped because I didn’t have to get them hemmed and they look great with all of my shoes.
    In addition to me finding a great pair of jeans, life has been great. I was a bit sick last week, but I’m feeling a lot better after having some time to rest this weekend. I’m also really excited about the upcoming week because I’m going to go see Cold War Kids on Thursday! It’s crazy to think that it’s going to be the first concert that I attend this year, especially after all the concerts that I saw last year. For a period of time, I’m sure that I was going to see a band every other week. Of course that was when my friends/concert buddies Carly and Candace were still in town, and we would encourage each other to spend all of our money on concert tickets. It was a really fun year, even though I was constantly broke. Funny enough, the first concert that I saw last year was Cold War Kids. I’m hoping that seeing them again will help me, once again, kickstart the habit of going to shows, especially since it is one of my favorite activities.  I also really need to get on that because how else am I supposed to fulfill my teenage dream of marrying a guy in a rock band? Haha!
    xoxo,
    Helen Grace
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